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Beauregard dam
Valgrisenche’s landscape is strictly tied to the Beauregard dam; as a matter of fact, this cement barrier built in 1954 completely closes off the valley. Situated at an altitude of 1.70…
Les Tisserands Cooperative
As far back as one can remember, the inhabitants of Valgrisenche have dedicated themselves to typical trades of the valley: the “drap” weaving, a rustic material obtained from spu…
Saint Gratus parish church
The church was built between 1871 and 1875 and consecrated by Monsignor Duc, the bishop of Aosta, on June 9th 1876. It replaced the old church, erected when the parish was established (1392)...
The Montanges chapel
The Mondanges chapel, built in 1648, is dedicated to Saints Joseph, Hilary and Barbara.
In the years 1890-1891, the chapel was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style by the entrepreneur…
Museum of the Resistance
Stretching towards the French region of Tarentaise, Valgrisenche offers visitors a panorama of the surrounding mountains peaks and glaciers. Over the centuries, this has been the scene of borde…
Parish museum
Set up in the parish church, the Valgrisenche sacred art museum preserves and exhibits a significant collection of the rich heritage of furnishings belonging to the church itsel…
The fabrics of Valgrisenche: Drap
Since the dawn of time, the inhabitants of the Valgrisenche have devoted themselves to the typical trade of the valley: the weaving of “drap”. This rustic fabric, initially only in a few colours…
